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Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysse Nardin GMT-Master II 40mm 320-8
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Surfside, FL
and papers. 40mm case size. Ref 320-82. Fine Pre-owned Ulysse Nardin Watch. Certified preowned Ulysse
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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White Gold

Unused Ulysse Nardin Big Date 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 246-55
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Surfside, FL
w/ subseconds, date and dual time. 42 mm case size. Ref 246-55. Fine Unused Ulysse Nardin Watch
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Yellow Gold

Ulysse NardMichelango 233-48 Stainless Steel w/ Black dial 35mm Automatic watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Surfside, FL
. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 35 mm case size. Ref 233-48. Fine Pre-owned Ulysse Nardin Watch
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Ulysse Nardin Stainless Steel Sports Automatic Watch, circa 1970s
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Sports Style / Ref. A 7650 METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysse Nardin Pocket Watch 18k Gold
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding,17 Jewels, Extremely High Grade Movement with Fine Swan Neck Balance Regulation
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Ulysse Nardin Rose Gold Art Deco Original Crystal and Crown Manual Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Ulysse Nardin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Ulysses Nardin 18k Rose Gold Chronometer Manual Wind Watch w/ Leather Band
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Ulysses Nardin 18k Rose Gold Chronometer Manual Wind Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #512842 Case
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1960s Swiss Art Deco Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ulysse Nardin British Military Issue Deck Watch Vintage Silver White Enamel Dial
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in London, GB
A 50 mm Silver British Military Issue Vintage Gents Deck Pocket Watch, white enamel dial with roman
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20th Century Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Silver, Enamel

Ulysse Nardin 18K Yellow Gold High Beat Chronometer with Date
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
stands as a testament to Ulysse Nardin's legacy of craftsmanship and timeless design. This watch has
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1970s Swiss Retro Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ulysse Nardin 18kt Yellow Gold Moonphase with Date Limited Edition, Lemania Cal.
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ulysse Nardin 18kt Yellow Gold Wrist Watch, Moonphase with Date Limited Edition, Extremely Rare and
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Vintage Gold Wrist Watch Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
in the 1960's. This is a must for an exclusive watch boutique or the serious wrist watch collector
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

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Brass

Classic Vintage Gold Wrist Watch Coffee Table
Classic Vintage Gold Wrist Watch Coffee Table
H 14.97 in W 28.75 in D 44.49 in
Vintage 1990s Carl Bucherer link bracelet two color 18 karat gold
By Bucherer
Located in Malmö, SE
a pioneering decision. He became the first watch retailer to start manufacturing watches under his
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1990s Swiss Modern Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carl Bucherer link necklace in two color 18 karat gold
By Bucherer
Located in Malmö, SE
pioneering decision. He became the first watch retailer to start manufacturing watches under his own name
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1980s Swiss Modern Ulysse Nardin Vintage Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Surely you’ll find the exact ulysse nardin vintage watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a ulysse nardin vintage watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A ulysse nardin vintage watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. When shopping for a ulysse nardin vintage watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

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Questions About Ulysse Nardin
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Ulysse Nardin is a good watch brand. Though it’s not quite as popular as its luxury competitors such as Rolex and Cartier, it’s an extremely high quality watch with an unparalleled water resistance.